15 Amazing Smart Home Gadgets

By Michael S. Lasky | Mar 5, 2013 03:15 PM EDT

Lowe's Iris Smart Kit (Starting at $179)

Lowe's Iris Smart Kit lets users remotely monitor and manage their homes from their Android or iOS devices. You can keep tabs on energy costs, as well as use the cloud-based system to control everything from home appliances to lawn sprinklers. The kit even lets you open and close Fido’s pet door.